Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
The event is scheduled for December 12-13, 2026, centered in Biloxi with related activities in Gulfport and nearby communities. The weekend is organized as a coastal running festival that includes beachside courses and community race weekend programming.
Saturday activities include packet pickup and expo in Gulfport and shorter events at Centennial Plaza Resort. Saturday also features the Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile and relay events at Keesler Federal Park. Sunday features the Full and Half Marathons running along the coastline, with a beachside segment reported from Pass Christian to Biloxi.
Distances offered:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Chevron Mississippi Kids Marathon - 1 Mile
- Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile
- Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile - Relay Team
Some event rules and details listed by the organizer include time limits for certain races: the Full and Half Marathons have a 6 hour time limit, the 5K has a 1.5 hour time limit, and the kids 1-mile has a 30 minute limit. The kids race is open to ages 2 to 12. Beer mile events are restricted to ages 21 and over. Runners who complete the Saturday 5K and a Sunday race are noted as eligible for the Double Down challenge. The main event location is listed as 105 Caillavet St, Biloxi, MS 39530. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
